Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.285
Tenant to be notified of entry (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
Whenever an owner, or an agent or person acting under the owner's direction and control, intends to enter a dwelling unit leased or rented to a tenant or lessee, the person making the entry shall, prior to the time of entry, make a good faith and reasonable effort to notify the tenant or lessee that such entry will be made. (85-Or-193, § 1, 10-11-85; 97-Or-056, § 3, 6-27-97)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.285 establishes that before any owner, agent, or person acting on an owner's behalf enters a rented or leased dwelling unit, they must first make a genuine and reasonable attempt to notify the tenant or lessee of the planned entry. The rule applies broadly to anyone acting under the owner's direction, not just the owner personally. It does not specify a particular method of notice or a minimum advance-notice period, but the effort to notify must be made in good faith.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minneapolis Code § 244.285, compliant property operators generally establish a consistent practice of notifying tenants before any entry — whether for repairs, inspections, or other purposes — using a method reasonably likely to reach the tenant, such as written notice, a phone call, or a text message. The notice should be made before the time of entry, and the effort must be genuine rather than perfunctory. Operators typically document their notification attempts to demonstrate good-faith compliance if a question about entry practices ever arises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 244.285 gives tenants the right to receive advance notice before an owner, agent, or anyone acting under the owner's control enters their dwelling unit. If a tenant believes entry was made without a good-faith notification effort, they may raise this as a concern with the City of Minneapolis or a local tenant-rights organization, or note it as a potential lease or ordinance violation. Tenants may also wish to review their lease terms and consult a tenant-rights resource to understand what remedies may be available under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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